University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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Hauau'i tintque geographical location, physical environment, and multi- racial population all contribute to making the University camput an asset to the state Art student applies finishing touches Growth Reflects Hawaii’s Assets These developments reflect the factors of which the University is taking advantage in its quest to become a university of dis- tinction: Hawaii’s unique geographical lo- cation, physical environment, and multi- racial population. III. CITY MUST KEEP GROWING if it is to keep alive. It must develop positively, care- fully. and confidently, rather than in a hap- hazard manner, if it is to be a viable place for life. Problems of growth, size, planning, and complexity cannot be denied or over- looked. They must be coped with. Likewise, a university must develop on such principles if it is to remain functional and relate to the larger community yet main- tain its intellectual integrity. The University of Hawaii has given indication that it is aware of Hawaii's needs, particularly in the demand for greater higher education in quality and scope. At the same time, it has preserved its primary functions of a university—teaching and research as ends in themselves. ■ 27

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PERSPECTIVES Sin t: thomas h. Hamilton became its seventh president in 1963. the Univer- sity of Hawaii has made important strides toward growth and development. He initia- ted a ten year plan which outlined the pat- tern and direction that future development would take. Kmphasis was made on the point that tin University’s answer to the problem of development would have to be its own. reflecting Hawaii’s special advantages and taking into account its limitations. Coupled with this program for the creation of a sig- nificant institution is President Hamilton’s concept of a margin for greatness.” Realiz- ing the limitations of the state budget, he has sought help from other areas—federal and private moneys will make the difference between the University’s continuing to bo a good institution and its becoming a great one. Planning and money help, but a Uni versity needs qualified leadership. He has been successful in attracting competent ed- ucators and administrators to the Univer- sity. 29 Prendent Tkoma , Hamilton